Schedule of Events
Contests & Competitions
Creative Shearing Competition
Updated for 2026 Join us for our fifth annual creative shearing competition. Not everyone can shear ...
Fine Arts Competition
Updated for 2026 This competition encourages artists to participate in the Festival with their entr ...
Junior Sheep & Goat Skillathon
Updated for 2026 A skillathon provides youth with the opportunity to blend knowledge and skills acq ...
Junior Spinning Competition
Updated for 2026 The Junior Spinning Competition is for anyone 18 years old or younger (as of Janua ...
Lead Line Competition
Updated for 2026 The Lead Line Competition is a contest intended to show the relationship between t ...
Maryland Sheep & Wool Ambassador Competition
Updated for 2026 The 2026 Maryland Sheep & Wool Ambassador will represent the Maryland Sheep Br ...
Sheep Photo Competition
Updated for 2026 This competition is intended to encourage photographers to explore the beauty of s ...
Sheep To Shawl Competition
Updated for 2026 Six team members - one shearer, one fiber prep person, three spinners, and one wea ...
Skein & Garment Competition
Updated for 2026 This competition features a wide range of items handcrafted by spinners, knitters, ...
Youth Conservationist Program
Updated for 2026 The Youth Conservationist Program (YCP) strives to connect aspiring youth with est ...
Food at the Festival
Shepherds Appreciation Dinner
Updated for 2026 Join us for a special dinner honoring our shepherds, hosted with the Maryland Shee ...
Free Events & Demos
Fiber Arts Demonstrations
Updated for 2026 You are invited to visit the Main Exhibition Annex any time between 9:00 a.m. and ...
Hands-On Learning in the Main Exhibition Annex
New for 2026 Try something new — no experience required. The Main Exhibition Annex is your pla ...
Maryland Make It With Wool Fashion Show
Updated for 2026 The annual Make It With Wool (MIWW) competition is a national competition dedicate ...
Njörðr’s Wanderers
Updated for 2026 Njörðr's Wanderers returns to Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival! We are an expe ...
Parade of Sheep Breeds
Updated for 2026 The Parade of Breeds is one of the highlights and unique offerings of the Maryland ...
Sheep Breeds Display
Updated for 2026 The Sheep Breeds display offers a rare opportunity to view up close and learn abou ...
Sheep Shearing Demonstrations
Updated for 2026 The Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival is pleased to have Emily Chamelin of Westmi ...
Sheepdog Demonstrations
Updated for 2026 The Sheepdog Demonstrations at the Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival are always a ...
Shows & Sales
Auction of Handspun Handwoven Shawls
Updated for 2026 Once a year, sheep breeders, shearers, spinners, and weavers from up and down the ...
Fiber Arts Equipment Auction
Updated for 2026 The Fiber Arts Equipment Auction at the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival has been ...
Fleece Show & Sale
Updated for 2026 The Festival’s Fleece Show & Sale brings together shepherds and fiber artist ...
Sheep Shows
Updated for 2026 Saturday, May 2, 2026 Saturday Morning Ring 1 Black Border Leicester Corriedal ...
